When Probate Goes Wrong
When a person passes away, family members unfamiliar with the legal system can suddenly be thrust into the middle of an unfamiliar whirlwind. Many times, that whirlwind fizzles into nothing, and the probate process ends uneventfully. Occasionally, however, the person in charge of the estate ignores the legal requirements of their position, and probate proceedings […]
What Is A Will?
At some point in life, almost everyone has encountered a will. Whether it’s serving as an executor, rummaging through drawers to find a lost will, or even driving mom and dad to a lawyer’s office to draft one, most people are familiar with the idea of a will. But what is a will actually? Black’s […]
What is Estate Planning?
There is no better place to start than with the basics. Estate planning is the process of deciding how you want your assets to be distributed after you pass away. Whether a person has accumulated vast amounts of wealth or lives by modest means, many people have an opinion as to what should happen to […]